Flying from Colombo to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leaving from here.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Colombo to CAI. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Cairo International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bandaranaike International Airport and CAI:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
You can get to CMB from the centre of Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to CAI flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near CAI and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Colombo to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Cairo. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, R 4,424 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,759. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to CAI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Colombo to Cairo International Airport (CAI). August is when most people travel to Cairo. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
When booking your Colombo to CAI plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Cairo International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Cairo International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids are attractions you won't want to skip in Cairo.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.
